What Will I Learn? • NOT very much about whales and fishes! • Formation of the world’s oceans and ocean basins • Erosion and major earthquakes along the Oregon coast • Volcanic activity just off the Oregon coast

What Will I Learn? • Chemistry of sea water and underwater hot springs • Waves and coastal hazards (including tsunamis and hurricanes) • El Niño and La Niña • Biology of the oceans, from one-celled organisms to whales • Protecting the oceans and coasts • … and more!

This class may NOT be for you if you can answer YES to any of the following: • “I don’t expect to attend class very often. ” • “Large, general education classes should not require me to study very hard. ” • “I am a graduating senior, am really tired of school, and need one last, easy science requirement. ” • “Science sucks! I’m just doing this to satisfy a requirement. ” • “I hate the computer and don’t think it’s worth learning how to use. Professors should not require students to use a computer. ”

This class will be GREAT for you if you can answer YES to many of the following: • “I’m really interested in the Earth and am willing to apply myself to learn about it. ” • “I‘m scared of math, but willing to try. ” • “I am willing to read the book, attend lectures, and go to every lab section, because I know that I will learn more if I do. ” • “I’m worried about the future of the environment and would like to know how to interpret the claims of scientists. ” • “I appreciate professors who use computer and communications technology because it improves the class. ”

You should certainly take this class if you can answer YES to any of the following: • I’m really worried, concerned, or even angry about: – marine pollution… – global warming, hurricanes, tsunamis… – over-fishing of important fish species… – the Earth’s physical resources being overused…

A Good Learning Environment • Class attendance is KEY! • Class attendance for the ENTIRE class period is KEY! • Please don’t hold conversations or walk out in the middle of class • This class is not only about oceanography – Training for life and work AFTER college • Atmosphere of mutual respect

A Special Note to Athletes. . . • “It’s from my father, ” Manning says, “he instilled a work ethic in me. I think he meant it for academics, not football, because he never pressured me in that direction. I just translated it to football. ” ESPN. com, “The Son Also Rises”, article by Dave Goldberg, Associated Press

Lecture Format • *notes provided as text and as PPT – text that appears on slides w/ SOME supplements • facility with web browser a plus • curse & blessing – info all there but don’t space out – challenge yourself & us w/questions and discussion • Different learning styles